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In short: Make sure you're absolutely clear on how your cleaning time will be spent. Then, do your due diligence to check out reviews, find out your cleaning professional's name and what forms of payment they take before they show up at your door, March suggests. And if you're using a coupon or a deal, determine the regular-priced rate for the service, in case you're thrilled with their work and want them to return. Is there any cleaning that needs to be done before the cleaning? "The less of a total disaster they show up to, the more likely it is that they can do a serious, deep cleaning on the areas you really hate to do yourself," March says. "So consider picking up your socks and putting a few things in the right places so your pro can focus on that funk behind the toilet." It turns out, you won't be alone, according to Jake Dwyer, Director Of Operations for Handybook. 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And you have to have a certain certification to deal with pests. We're not exterminators." MyClean's do-not-touch list might seem more benign: "Our cleaners are trained not to touch jewelry (lest it appear stolen), TV screens, computer screens or windows due to streaking," says Scharf. Other higher skilled tasks, such as duct cleaning, outdoor window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and restoration cleaning (after a flood or fire) are also best left to specialists. Which chores Boca Raton Restoration Experts Service Area make the most sense to hire out? (And which ones should I just stick to doing myself?) "The way you might determine if a task is worth hiring out is if removing it from your plate will make you more productive in other areas," says March. "If that's the case, then anything could be fair game -- within the realm of human decency. I don't believe there is a household chore you should judge yourself for adding to the list." But again, do your homework. Dwyer says his cleaning pros have cleaned so many showers, they believe it's easy enough to handle yourself. "Try a baking soda paste (3 parts baking soda plus one part water) to help handle stubborn stains on bathroom tiles; for mirrors and reflective glass, white vinegar works great," he says. If your battle is with clutter, on the other hand, you might be better served by a personal organizer than a cleaning service, housekeeping expert Sarah Aguirre wrote alongside other tips on hiring a cleaner for About.com. What's the protocol for tipping? Many services, including Handybook and MyClean, roll gratuity into the overall cost of the service, so you don't even have to think about it. But Boca Raton Restoration Experts Service Area if they don't, 10 percent to 15 percent is customary, according to the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed Homejoy's rate of service. 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